Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 9 small zucchini or summer squash
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 5/1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 pound fettucine
  • 3 tablespoons shaved pecorino peppato
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds. Heat 1 cup olive oil in large skillet. Add 2/3 of the zucchini and cook until browned and crispy. Do not crowd pan.Do in two batches if necessary. Transfer to paper towel with slotted spoon. Discard the oil and wipe pan
  • Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Add the onion,garlic, remaining zucchini and 1/2 tsp of the salt. Cook until zucchini are browned and crispy,about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to bowl of food processor and puree. Return the puree to the pan and keep warm over low heat
  • Bring 5 quarts of water to a boil with the remaining salt. Cook the pasta al dente.Drain reserving one cup of the water.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet with the zucchini puree and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick add some pasta water 1/4 at a time. Add the zucchini rounds. Toss to mix well Top with pecorino and drizzle with remaining extra virgin olive oil